Joey Porter Jr. trade: Dallas Cowboys, not Detroit Lions, acquire Steelers CB
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys have acquired Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in a trade, sending a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick in exchange.
- Porter, in the final year of his rookie contract, reportedly seeks a contract exceeding $30 million per year, which would rank him among the top six highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.
- Over three NFL seasons, Porter has started 41 games, recording 31 passes defended, three interceptions, 165 tackles, and mixed PFF grades, but has also committed 38 penalties.
- The Detroit Lions showed some interest in Porter but ultimately lost out to the Cowboys; the Lions currently struggle defensively, allowing the most passing yards and a high passer rating through three games.
- With the NFL trade deadline over a month away, the Lions may still pursue roster changes despite currently relying on their existing defensive backs.
